Animal Control Officer

Job Title : Animal Control Officer

Department : Animal Care and Control

Reports To : Animal Control Director

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Hourly Pay : $16.00 to $18.00

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Apprehends, processes, and impounds lost, injured, or abandoned animals.
• Responds to complaints and calls concerning loose, stray, and sick animals.
• Checks and verifies animals for proof of rabies vaccination.
• Completes and maintains logs, records, and reports associated with animal control duties.
• Acts as liaison with the county shelter agent.
• Drives and operates animal control vehicles.
• Prepares and implements programs and public relations activities to encourage animal adoptions, etc.
• Assists the shelter staff in times of need with cleaning the facility, care of animals, or transport of animals to adoption sites, veterinarian appointments, rescue or adoption agencies, etc.
• Performs related duties as required.

NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS OF WORK

Graduated from an accredited high school. At least 2 years of previous experience in animal control is highly preferred. Training in the field is encouraged. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and decision-making skills; dedicated attention to detail; or any equivalent combination of education or experience to provide the following knowledge, ability, and skills :

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

We are looking for people who :

WHO WILL LOVE THIS JOB :

NECCESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

What is in it for you?

FREE Short Term Disability

Medical / Behavioral / Prescription

Accident

Sick

Anderson County Government is an equal opportunity employer. Is it the policy of Anderson County to provide EEO to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, statues with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.